I was browsing through the online catalog for Hammacher Schlemmer the other day— or as I like to call it, the catalog for people who have more money than they know what to do with—and I was blown away by some of the crazy items they have for sale there.

A while back, I wrote a post about some of the crazy stuff that can be found on Hammacher Schlemmer, but with my recent visit to their site I’ve learned that they have managed to top themselves.

Let’s take a look at some of the most recent outlandish items for sale at Hammacher Schlemmer.

The Killer Whale Submarine

A quick glance at the picture above appears to show a killer whale leaping out of the water.  But it is actually a two-person submarine.   Just take a look at this description…

This is the streamlined, two-person watercraft that breaches and submerges just like the Orcinus orca after which it is designed. A pilot protected beneath its watertight 1/2″-thick acrylic canopy pushes and pulls twin control levers to articulate the whale’s pectoral fins for rolls and stealthy dives. With a finger on the right lever’s throttle trigger, steering is provided by dual foot pedals that control the vectored thrust of the craft’s 255-hp supercharged Rotax axial flow engine, enabling realistic behaviors such as porpoising or skyhopping. It can hydroplane up to 50 mph over the water’s surface and it can cruise up to 25 mph while submerged; its dorsal fin’s integrated snorkel ensures air supply to the engine up to a depth of 5′. The cockpit’s dashboard includes a speedometer, tachometer, engine and air pressure gauges, and an LCD that displays live video from the dorsal fin’s built-in camera. Vinyl seats with closed-cell foam upholstery and four-point racing harnesses ensure pilot and passenger safety. (more…)

Hammacher Schlemmer, the oldest running catalog, claims to offer the best, the only and the unexpected for 161 Years.  I had never even heard of this company until a few weeks ago but after thumbing through their catalog recently, I’d say their slogan is pretty spot on.  I found a number of items that could certainly be described as unexpected. Therefore I thought I’d share some of the craziest items I found.  If you’re looking for some unique gift ideas for Christmas be sure to read this.  (more…)